Russian TV personality Xenia Fedorova accused French President Emmanuel Macron's government of censorship and political pressure after France ordered her expulsion and froze her assets for allegedly spreading pro-Kremlin disinformation.
Frankreich weist Xenia Fedorova, ehemalige Chefin von Russia Today in Paris, aus. Sie gilt als Sprachrohr des Kreml und wurde von Präsident Macron als »Propaganda-Agentin« bezeichnet. Ihr Anwalt kündigte Beschwerde an.
Xenia Fedorova, a Russian commentator accused of spreading Kremlin propaganda on French media, has been ordered to leave France, sparking free speech concerns.
Xenia Fedorova, ancienne dirigeante de RT France et intervenante régulière sur CNews, a reçu un arrêté d'expulsion pour « comportement portant atteinte aux intérêts fondamentaux de l'Etat » et « menace pour l'ordre public » en France.
France orders expulsion of Xenia Fedorova, former head of RT France, for spreading pro-Kremlin disinformation aimed at destabilizing public order, ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
L'eurodéputée Nathalie Loiseau demande des sanctions européennes contre la chroniqueuse Xenia Fedorova, qu'elle qualifie de "propagandiste russe". Une résolution en ce sens a été votée au Parlement européen.
Emmanuel Macron stated on June 4 that Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova, accused of being the Kremlin's voice in French media, was already serving Russian state propaganda in 2017 and that "things have not changed."
French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated that Russian columnist Xenia Fedorova, accused of being the Kremlin's voice in French media, was already serving Russian state propaganda in 2017 and "things have not changed." Fedorova's residency permit renewal in France sparked reactions, with Macron emphasizing adherence to national procedures.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated on June 4 that Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova, accused of being the Kremlin's voice in French media, was already serving Russian state propaganda in 2017 and that "things have not changed."
Thibaut Bruttin of Reporters Without Borders criticizes the "Xenia Fedorova affair," arguing that defending "free speech" without journalistic independence and honesty undermines democracy. He labels Fedorova a Kremlin propaganda emitter, not a free speech martyr.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez denies state intervention in granting a 10-year residency permit to former RT France head Xenia Fedorova in 2024, citing administrative rules. Fedorova's pro-Russian stances and media appearances have drawn criticism.
French continuous news channels saw a decline in viewership in May, reaching 8.7% audience share, the lowest since July 2025. This drop is attributed to early May holidays and a heatwave, with potential further impact from the upcoming Football World Cup. However, channel executives remain optimistic about regaining audiences with the return of international tensions or the presidential campaign.
Xenia Fedorova, ex-head of RT France, promotes Kremlin-aligned views on French TV despite EU sanctions, exploiting loopholes in disinformation laws.
Xenia Fedorova, ex-dirigeante de RT France, suscite l'inquiétude en France en raison de son influence croissante sur les médias du groupe Bolloré, notamment CNews et Europe 1, où elle défend les narratifs du Kremlin sur l'Ukraine.
